Man United are desperate to sign a midfielder ahead of the transfer window slamming shut - but financing a deal for Carlos Baleba could be a bridge too far.

Besiktas, currently managed by former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, also held an interest in Sancho, but Romano detailed that the former Borussia Dortmund wide man did not want to make the move to Turkey, instead “opening the doors” to a Serie A switch.

Manchester United have named a £50million alternative to Carlos Baleba, while their £70million striker Rasmus Hojlund has attracted interest from a Premier League club amid his uncertain future. Ruben Amorim's side contacted Brighton at the start of the month regarding the availability of their midfielder Carlos Baleba.